CHMA. Comision Honorifica Mexicana Americana, Inc.

CHMA. Comision Honorifica Mexicana Americana, Inc. Comision Honorifica Mexicana-Americana (CHMA) is a nonprofit organization. Comision Honorifica Mexicana-Americana, Inc.

(CHMA) was established 84 years ago under the auspices of the Mexican Consulate as a means for those foreign workers who came to the states to have a way to come together and socialize. This was also a place to go to when one of their own passed away to have means to send their loved back to the home country. As the years passed, mission of the Comision changed as the needs changed. At one point t

he Mexican Consulate stepped aside and each organization was left to continue as stand-alone organization. Some folded and some continued with the original intent to serve the Latino community. Porterville CHMA stayed fast and has continued the mission by evolving into a 501c3 non-profit organization. We sponsor and co-sponsor activities or events that promote the socio-economic welfare of our community and enhance cultural awareness. One of our long standing events is our annual City of Porterville Cinco De Mayo Celebration which includes parade, queen’s competition and other activities which is going on 60 plus years. We have also sponsored the Porterville Area US Marines Toys For Tots program for 13 years. We have met our goal of having our own building which was an old packing house. This allows us to house the Toys For Tots program during its annual campaign which start Oct 1 thru January 15. Last year the program was able to service over 6,000 children at 22 sites. Some of the other activities and events that we are or having been involved in our Voter Registration, 2010 Census, Annual Christmas Food Basket Give-Away, Annual Dia De Los Muertos/Day of the Dead celebration, Rebozo Celebration and 16th of September Independence Celebration.

05/07/2026

Downtown Porterville came alive Saturday morning as the annual Comisión Honorífica Mexicana Americana Cinco de Mayo Parade brought more than an hour of music, movement, and celebration to Main Street.

04/28/2026

The 5 de Mayo pageant to take place tomorrow at 6:00 pm at the CHMA, Inc. Community Center at 466 E Putnam Ave. We will also present 8 scholarships to 8 very deserving students. You are all invited to join us.

04/14/2026

The deadline to submit your 5 de Mayo Parade application is almost here. Have you sent yours?

03/19/2026

A reminder… 5 de Mayo parade is on Saturday, May 2nd. Do you need an application? Call me, Teresa de la Rosa at 559-359-1443. Or call Ola Raza, Inc at 559-784-1121, to request one!

02/23/2026

Do not forget to send your parade application! Do not have one? Request one to
[email protected]

02/05/2026

Comision Honorifica Mexicana Americana, Inc., CHMA, INC., is happy to announce that the preparations for the 5 de Mayo Festivities 2026 are underway.

The theme for this year is: EL RESPETO AL DERECHO AJENO ES LA PAZ! RESPECT FOR THE RIGHTS OF OTHERS IS PEACE!

The calendar for CHMA 5 de Mayo Festivities:
Wednesday, April 29- 5 de Mayo Pageant at the CHMA, Inc Community Center, 466 E. Putnam, Porterville;
Friday, May 1 -Dia del Niño at Granite Hills High School;
Saturday, May 2 -
5 de Mayo Parade - Downtown Main St.- 10 am
Sunday, May 3 - Fiesta Dominguera at Veterans Park.

The Fiesta Dominguera will feature a musical show, food vendors, and children's games. There will also be informational booths featuring non-profit organizations. This is a free family event, and alcohol is not permitted.

CHMA, Inc. is seeking contestants to compete in the 5 de Mayo Pageant in the following categories:

Miss 5 de Mayo Queen- Ages 15 to 19; J
unior Miss 5 de Mayo- Ages 10 to 14;
Little Miss 5 de Mayo- Ages 5 to 9.

Info for Pageant, please call Elva Beltran at (559) 285-6054.

All those interested in entering this year's 5 de Mayo Parade may call Teresa de la Rosa at (559) 784-1214 or (559) 359-1443 or call OLA RAZA, INC at 559-784-1121 or come by the office at 94 W. Doris Ave., Porterville, to pick up a parade application.

Any non-profit interested in setting up an Information booth, or vendors interested in selling food or other goods at the Fiesta Dominguera on Sunday, May 3, call (559) 285-6054.

“We are excited about this year’s Celebration because CHMA, INC is only a year away from marking the 100th anniversary of its existence,” CHMA stated.

12/17/2025
11/02/2025
Please contact Elva Beltran to get tickets for dinner in advance 559-285-6054Si desea ordernar cena por adelantado, comu...
10/05/2025

Please contact Elva Beltran to get tickets for dinner in advance 559-285-6054
Si desea ordernar cena por adelantado, comuniquese con Elva Beltran 559-285-6054

Address

P. O. Box 2043 – 466 E. Putnam Avenue
Porterville, CA
93257

Telephone

+15592856054

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